Patent Infringement Defense and Indemnification Support

The contract seeks legal and technical consulting services to address patent infringement risks, including proactive measures to prevent infringement, defense against asserted claims, and full indemnification of the State for any resulting liabilities. The contractor is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and resolving infringing conditions at their own expense, ensuring that all products, processes, or services provided under the agreement do not violate third-party intellectual property rights. This includes advising on design alternatives, conducting freedom-to-operate analyses, and representing the State in negotiations or litigation if infringement claims arise. The contract is structured as a subcontract under NAICS code 541110, reflecting its classification as legal and technical consulting services, and is issued by the Department of Accounting and General Services in Hawaii. It does not specify a set-aside status, and performance is expected to support state operations with no location restrictions outlined. Responses must be submitted by June 2, 2026, and the contract is accessible via a public portal linked through the Hawaii eProcurement system. The contractor assumes all costs related to remediation, legal defense, and indemnification, with no expectation of reimbursement from the State for these obligations.